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Cuisinart Evolutionx Cordless Hand Blender vs Elite Gourmet Immersion Blender Side-by-Side Comparison

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Cuisinart Evolutionx Cordless Hand Blender

$79.95 from Amazon

Elite Gourmet Immersion Blender

$8.53 from Amazon
Cuisinart Evolutionx Cordless Hand Blender vs Elite Gourmet Immersion Blender

Overall Verdict

The Elite Gourmet is essentially an immersion blender good for only hot soup purees and making mayonnaise. The blade design makes it semi-descent for almond milk and there is no whisk attachment. The Cuisinart Evolutionx Cordless, although nowhere near as good as the Elite Gourmet for purees, is a much better bet for frozen fruit smoothies and nut milks. 

That said, the differences between the two go further than performance test results. The shaft of the Elite Gourmet is a full 1.2 inches shorter, so it is really a small personal blender for smaller pots and limited tasks. The build quality is also low, especially the plastic guard around the blades, which for most blenders is at least stainless steel. 

You can trust the Cuisinart for its quality materials and well-thought-out design. It blends smoothly with little vortex or suction issues. The controls are responsive and easy to use. The Elite Gourmet has an extremely low power draw for a corded blender (only 150W), which results in having to stop the blender to shake out stuck clumps between the blades.

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Pros & Cons

  • Excellent mobility 
  • Pleasing aesthetic appealing 
  • Included accessories allows for greater versatility  
  • Steady battery performance
  • Budget-friendly price
  • Simple, straightforward design 
  • Emulsifying capability
  • The blending wand can unintentionally detach
  • Subpar build quality
  • Insufficient motor power 
  • Inadequate splatter control 
  • Limited grip comfort

Key Specs

Dimension
H 16.2 x W 2.4 inches
H 13.4 x W 2.9 inches
Weight
1.4 lbs (0.6 kg)
0.9 lbs (0.4 kg)
Number of speeds
1
1
Pulse/Turbo option
No
No
Accessories
A whisk attachment, a beaker.
No
Dishwasher-safe wand
Yes
No

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$76.43
$12.00
$79.95 at Amazon
$8.53 at Amazon

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
7.1
6.3

Hot Soup Purée

6.0
8.0
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup produced by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG from the plastic beaker to check its smoothness.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup produced by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG from the plastic beaker to check its smoothness.
A batch of soup pureéd by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup produced by the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X from the plastic beaker to check its smoothness.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup produced by the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X from the plastic beaker to check its smoothness.
A batch of soup pureéd by the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X immersion blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.
Pureeing Time
30 seconds
30 seconds
Result
Chunky
Smooth
Suction
No
Slightly

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

6.0
3.5
Scooping a spoon of smoothie from the plastic beaker to check its texture after the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG Hand Blender had completed the test in 2 minutes.
Scooping a spoon of smoothie from the plastic beaker to check its texture after the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG Hand Blender had completed the test in 2 minutes.
After finishing blending, the green smoothie made by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender was spread evenly throughout a white paper on a gray table to check for solid chunks.
Scooping a spoon of smoothie from the plastic beaker to check its texture after the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X Hand Blender had completed the test in 2:30 seconds.
Scooping a spoon of smoothie from the plastic beaker to check its texture after the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X Hand Blender had completed the test in 2:30 seconds.
After finishing blending, the green smoothie made by the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X immersion blender was spread evenly throughout a white paper to check for solid chunks.
Blending Time
2 minutes
2 mins 30 secs
Result
Smooth
Leafy
Suction
No
Slightly

Mayonnaise

9.5
9.0
A batch mayonnaise made by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender within 1 minute and 24 seconds.
A batch mayonnaise made by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender within 1 minute and 24 seconds.
Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise made by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender.
A hand pours a creamy mixture from a cup beside the Elite Gourmet immersion blender; a digital timer reads 01:40, set against a backdrop of kitchen appliances.
A hand pours a creamy mixture from a cup beside the Elite Gourmet immersion blender; a digital timer reads 01:40, set against a backdrop of kitchen appliances.
Mayonnaise made by the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X immersion blender.
Emulsifying Time
1 min 24 secs
1 min 40 secs
Result
Velvety
Smooth
Suction
No
Slightly

Almond Milk

8.3
7.5
A white plate of almond pulp and a bowl of milk produced by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG stick blender within 1 minute and 10 seconds.
A white plate of almond pulp and a bowl of milk produced by the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425Xstick blender within 1 minute and 20 seconds.
Grinding Time
1 min 10 secs
1 min 20 secs
Result
Very Fine
Fine
Suction
No
Tightly

Whipped Egg-Whites

10
0.0
A beaker containing beaten egg-white made by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender in 1 minute and 45 seconds is put upside down on the table.
A digital timer shows 2:00 on a kitchen counter, with a beaker containing unsuccessfully beaten egg whites next to the Elite Gourmet immersion blender.
Beating Time
1 min 45 secs
Failed
Result
Stiff
Failed
Suction
No
Failed

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.7
5.2

In the Box

The Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender lying on a table with its beaker, whisk attachment, user manual, packaging carton box, and charger by its side.
The Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X immersion blender lying on a table with its paper carton box and a user’s manual.

Dimensions

The Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG standing on a table, with the length of its blending shaft being noted to the side as 8.3 inches, and the total length of the unit as 16.2 inches.
The Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X hand-held blender standing on top of its blending shaft on a table, with the length of the shaft being noted to the side as 6.8 inches, and the total length of the unit as 13.4 inches.
Height
16.2" (41.1 cm)
13.4" (34.0 cm)
Width
2.4" (6.1 cm)
2.4" (6.1 cm)
Weight
1.4 lbs (0.6 kg)
0.9 oz (26 g)
Length
Shaft Length
8.3" (21.1 cm)
6.8" (17.3 cm)

Build Quality

8.5
5.0
A close-up of the Cuisinart RHB-100TG parts
A close-up of the blending shaft and motor body of the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X
A close-up of the blending shaft and motor body of the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X
A close-up of the interior of the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X’s motor body.

Speed and Controls

A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG’s indicator light.
A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG’s indicator light.
A close-up of the Cuisinart motor housing
A close-up of the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X Single-Button
Activation
Press-button
Press-button
Min Speed
N/A
N/A
Max Speed
N/A
N/A
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
N/A
N/A
Digital Display
Yes
No
Pulse Mode
No
No

Blending Shaft

8.5
5.5
A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG blades
A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG blades
A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG blending shaft.
A Close-Up of the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X Blade Assembly
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Type
Sharp Blade
Sharp Blade
Guard Material
Stainless steel
Plastic
Blade Count
2
2
Removable
Yes
Yes
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
No

Beaker

10
0.0
A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG beaker
Material
Plastic
N/A
Capacity
30 oz
NaN fl oz (NaN ml)
Measurements
Yes
N/A
Weight
NaN oz (NaN g)
Height
NaN" (NaN cm)
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
N/A
Tamper Included
No
N/A

Extra Accessories

The Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG whisk attachment
Material
Stainless steel
N/A
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
N/A
Removable
Yes
N/A

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
8.4
6.4

Ease of Use

8.0
5.3

Handling

9.5
8.5
A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG ergonomically-designed handle.
Someone is handling the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X Immersion Blender

Blade Assembly

8.5
7.0

Cleanability

8.5
8.0